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FCC NOTICE
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial,
industrial or business environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be
installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. All cables used to connect the computer
and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may
result in interference to radio or television reception.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
CE NOTICE
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its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information presented in this
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features......................................................................................................1
What’s in the Package.................................................................................4
What You Can Do with the AVerKey550...................................................... 5
System Requirements .................................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Setup
The Back Panel...........................................................................................6
Installing AVerKey550 to an IBM PC........................................................... 8
Connecting a Wired Mouse...................................................................9
Installing AVerKey550 to a Macintosh or PowerPC......................................10
Connecting a TV Monitor and Video Source................................................ 12
Chapter 3 Using the AVerKey550
The Remote Control Unit............................................................................. 14
Selecting Your Computer or a Video Source as
the TV Output (Video Switcher Function)....................................................17
Changing the Operating Mode of the Remote................................................18
The Remote Mouse..................................................................................... 18
Remote Mouse Buttons......................................................................... 19
Presentation Highlight Functions ..................................................................20
AVerMedia Spot...................................................................................21
AVerMedia Pointer...............................................................................22
AVerMedia Spylight..............................................................................23
Different Types of Zoom............................................................................. 23
Normal Zoom....................................................................................... 23
AVerMedia Area Zoom.........................................................................24
AVerMedia Spot-Zoom........................................................................24
AVerMedia Pointer-Zoom..................................................................... 25
Panning and Positioning........................................................................25
Page Saver..................................................................................................25
Touch-Button Panel Control........................................................................26
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The PAN/POS Button...........................................................................26
Panning to Other Parts of the Zoomed Image.........................................26
Adjusting the Image Position.................................................................27
The LED Panel............................................................................................27
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting .........................................................29
Appendix......................................................................................32
Limited Warranty .......................................................................34
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AVerKey550. We are certain you will find this
product a useful video presentation tool that is highly suitable for your business
and multimedia applications.
This chapter gives you an overview of what the AVerKey550 can do. You
will also find a list of the system requirements needed to use the product.
Features
Display Computer Images on TV
The AVerKey550 can convert computer images into video format (Composite,
S-video or SCART RGB) and display them on any TV monitor or large-screen
LCD projector. It is compatible with all IBM PCs, Macintosh computers, PCs,
and Laptops. AVerKey550 can support any application under DOS, all edition
of Windows OS, and Macintosh OS.
The AVerKey550 provides dual display on both your computer and TV
monitors. (It supports all VGA monitors and MultiScan MAC monitors.)
True Plug-and-Play
The AVerKey550 is plug-and-play! No software drivers are required.
Supports Up to 1600 x 1200
With Super-VGA compatibility, your applications can be converted up to 1600
X 1200 (PC) and 1600 X 1024 (Macintosh) !
Remote Mouse and Remote Control in One
The remote control unit allows you to give your presentation from up to 7
meters (23 feet) away. With the built-in remote mouse, you can roam around the
classroom or conference room freely and still be able to control your
presentation.
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Touch-Button Panel Control
Just in case the remote control is lost, you can still operate the AVerKey550 through the
Touch Button Panel Control. All major control functions are available through touch
button on the hardware case.
Easily Highlight Key Points in Your Presentation
By simply using the remote, you can highlight important points in your
presentation. Choose from 3 types of presentation highlight functions :
AVerMedia POINTER
Similar to a Laser Pointer, the AVerMedia Pointer is a 4 x 4 pixel square
that lets you direct your viewers attention to key areas on the screen. Choose
from an array of vibrant colors.
AVerMedia SPYLIGHT
Highlight part of your presentation and darken the rest of the screen. You can
darken areas horizontally or vertically with the simple push of a remote
control button.
AVerMedia SPOT
Highlight a certain area on the image by darkening external areas and
creating a colored border within your area of interest. Create a highlight as
large as 1/4th of your screen or as small as 1/64th of your presentation
screen.
Zoom into Any Area on the Presentation Screen
Enlarge any area of your presentation screen through one of these special zoom
functions : (You can adjust picture sharpness while you are in any of the zoom
modes.)
Traditional Zoom and Pan
Users can zoom in (200%) the computer screen on TV and pan around freely
to any part of the screen.
Linear Zoom and Pan
Gradually magnify the computer screen on TV allowing you to fully control
the magnification up to 200% and pan.
Area Zoom
This function cuts the screen into 9 parts and allows you to select the
desired part through the available buttons on the remote control.
AVerMedia POINTER Zoom
You can point to a key area in your presentation using AVerMedia Pointer
and then enlarge that area.
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AVerMedia SPOT Zoom
Once you have highlighted a certain area using AVerMedia Spot, you can
zoom in and out of the highlighted area.
Up to 7 Sharpness Selections
The AVerKey550 gives you up to 7 flicker-filter selections which provide
100% flicker-free TV display.
Video Switcher
Connect the AVerKey550 with a computer and a video source such as a
LaserDisc player or VCR. Select either source to be your final TV output.
Screen Freeze/Unfreeze
Screen Freeze lets you pause the TV display and make changes to your
presentation without your audience knowing it. You can also prolong the time
of display when you are giving demos.
Linear Adjustment, Vertical and Horizontal Scale
The AVerKey550 allows you to adjust both the screen width and height. This
is one very special feature not found in most video converters. A wide selection
of sizes are available.
Full Screen Underscan/Overscan
Full Screen Underscan/Overscan prevents your images from being "chopped
out".
Picture Controls
Controls like horizontal/vertical picture positioning, horizontal/vertical screen
panning and TV brightness control are also provided.
Auto-Save
The AVerKey550 automatically saves your settings when you power off the
unit.
Page Saver
While giving presentations to an audience, you may need to return to a certain
page and emphasize again some important ideas. AVerKey 550's Page Saver
function allows you to save any page from your presentation. Just press a button
to access and display the last page you saved.
Auto Power On
AVerKey 550 powers on automatically after you have connected the proper
cables to your TV, PC & AVerKey550.
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What’s in the Package
Your AVerKey550 package includes the following :
AVerKey550 Scan Converter and
Remote Control (batteries included)
Computer
Extension Cable
(for IBM PC and
compatibles)
2 RS-232 Cables
(for IBM PC and
compatibles)
Optional Accessories :
This User’s
Manual
AC Power Adapter
S-Video Cable
AV Cable
2 ADB Cables
(for Macintosh)
2 PS2 Cables
(for IBM PC and compatibles)
Monitor Adapter
(for MAC)
Computer Adapter
(for MAC)
SCART Cable (optional on PAL version)
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What You Can Do with the AVerKey550
• Business Conference Room Presentation
• Classroom Presentation
• Trade Show Presentation
• Software Training Tape Recording
• Advertisement
• Multimedia and Video Production
And more!!
System Requirements
To use the AVerKey550, you will need :
• IBM PC or compatibles; or
• Any Macintosh the support up to 1600 x 1024 display mode
(MAC systems without the monitor output require a Power-R or Apple
adapter)
NOTE: AVerKey550 should in theory support any computer and display
systems with a vertical display frequency range of 56Hz to 120Hz and a
horizontal display frequency of 31.5KHz to 108KHz. However, due to
different custom hardware configurations and the wide variety of
connectors used on various systems, we cannot guarantee that
AVerKey550 will function properly.
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Hardware Installation and Setup
This chapter will show you how to install the AVerKey550 to an IBM
compatible PC and Macintosh computer.
The Back Panel
The ports on the back panel of the AVerKey550 are for connecting the
converter to the computer and graphics display monitor. The figure and
descriptions below specify what device should go into each port.
ΠPOWER : Plug the AC Power Adapter to this port.
• VGA IN : For IBM PC or compatible :
This port connects the AVerKey550 to the IBM
compatible PC’s VGA port via the supplied Computer
Extension Cable.
For Macintosh :
This port connects the AVerKey550 to the Macintosh
PC’s display card via the Computer Adapter and
Computer Extension Cable. (The Computer Adapter is
provided as an optional accessory.)
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Ž MONITOR : Connect the VGA or Macintosh display monitor to this
port. A Monitor Adapter is needed to connect the
Macintosh display monitor. (The Monitor Adapter is
provided as an optional accessory.)
• MOUSE/ADB : For IBM PC or compatible :
If you need to use your wired mouse, connect the mouse to
this port.
Use the supplied RS-232 Cable to connect a Microsoft
compatible mouse to this port.
For Macintosh :
Connect the ADB devices (e.g. keyboard, mo use, etc.)
from your Macintosh computer to this port.
• PC/ADB : For IBM PC or compatible :
Connect the supplied RS-232 Cable between this port and
the serial port on your PC if you connected a Microsoft
compatible mouse to the AVerKey550.
For Mac :
Connect the supplied ADB Cable between this port and
the Macintosh computer's ADB port.
‘ SCART RGB : If you want to use a SCART RGB monitor with your PC
and the AVerKey550, connect it to this port using the
SCART RGB Cable.
(Note : The SCART RGB Cable is an optional accessory
cable supplied with the AVerKey550.)
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Installing AVerKey550 to an IBM PC
Follow the setup diagram and procedure below to install the AVerKey550 to
an IBM compatible PC.
ΠConnect the AVerKey550 to the PC. Plug one end of the supplied Computer
Extension Cable to the AVerKey550 “VGA IN” port and the other end to the
PC’s VGA port.
• Connect the VGA monitor to AVerKey550. Plug the VGA monitor cable to the
AVerKey550 “MONITOR” port.
Ž If you are using a SCART RGB monitor, connect it to the AVerKey550
“SCART RGB” port by using the SCART RGB Cable.
(Note : The SCART RGB cable is an optional accessory cable supplied with the
AVerKey550.)
• Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the AVerKey550 “POWER” port.
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Connecting a Wired Mouse
The AVerKey550 remote control already provides a remote mouse which
allows you to control your presentations.
If you still need to use a wired mouse, make sure it is Microsoft
compatible. If you have an IBM PC mouse or another mouse type, check if
it can be switched to Microsoft mouse mode.
Follow the diagram and instructions below to connect a wired mouse to the
AVerKey550.
ΠPlug the supplied RS-232 Cable to the AVerKey550
“MOUSE/ADB” port.
• Disconnect your wired mouse from the PC and plug the mouse to the
other end of the RS-232 Cable.
Ž Connect the other RS-232 Cable to the AVerKey550 “PC/ADB” port
and the PC's serial port.
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Installing AVerKey550 to a Macintosh or PowerPC
Œ Connect the supplied Computer Extension Cable to the AVerKey550 “VGA
IN” port.
• Attach the Computer Adapter to the other end of the Computer Extension
Cable. Then, plug the Computer Adapter along with the attached Computer
Extension Cable to the monitor port on the back panel of your Macintosh PC.
(Note : The Computer Adapter is provided as an optional accessory.)
Ž Attach the Monitor Adapter to your Macintosh monitor. Then, plug the Monitor
Adapter with the attached monitor cable to the AVerKey550 “MONITOR”
port.
(Note : The Monitor Adapter is provided as an optional accessory.)
• If you are using a SCART RGB monitor, connect it to the AVerKey550
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“SCART RGB” port by using a SCART RGB Cable.
(Note : The SCART RGB Cable is an optional accessory cable supplied with the
AVerKey550.)
• Plug the supplied AC Power Adapter into the AVerKey550 “POWER” port.
Connecting a Wired Mouse
ΠConnect the supplied ADB Cable to the AVerKey550
“MOUSE/ADB” port.
• Disconnect the keyboard and other attached accessories from your
Macintosh computer's ADB port and connect them to the other end of
the ADB Cable.
Ž Connect the second ADB Cable to the AVerKey550 “PC/ADB” port
and your Macintosh computer's ADB port.
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Connecting a TV Monitor and Video Source
Use the connectors at the side panel of the AVerKey550 to connect a TV
monitor (or any video monitor). If you have a video source such as a VCR,
laserdisc player or video camera originally connected to your TV monitor, you
can also connect the video source to the AVerKey550.
To output your computer presentation to a TV monitor :
ΠS-OUT : If you have a TV monitor that uses the S-video standard,
connect the supplied S-Video Cable to the AVerKey550
"S-OUT" port and the TV monitor's "S-IN" port.
• VIDEO-OUT : If you have a TV monitor that uses the Composite video
standard, connect the supplied AV Cable to the
AVerKey550 "VIDEO-OUT" port and the TV monitor's
"VIDEO-IN" port.
Refer also to the setup diagram on the next page for the proper cable
connections.
To use the AVerKey550 as a Video Switcher :
The AVerKey550 allows you to connect a computer and a video device such
as the VCR or LaserDisc Player. You can then use the AVerKey550 as a
Video Switcher to select either source to be the final output. Environments
such as classrooms and conference rooms usually require a TV to be
connected to a VCR at all times. Now with the AVerKey550, you do not need
to disconnect cables whenever you need to use the TV with either the
computer or the VCR/LaserDisc.
To connect the AVerKey550 to a VCR or any video source :
Ž S-IN : If the VCR (or any video source) is originally attached to
your TV monitor and it uses the S-video standard, use an
S-Video Cable to connect the VCR to the AVerKey550
"S-IN" port and the TV monitor's "S-OUT" port.
• VIDEO-IN : If a VCR (or any video source) is originally attached to
the TV monitor and it uses the Composite video standard,
use an AV Cable to connect the VCR to the AVerKey550
"VIDEO-IN" port and the TV monitor's "VIDEO-OUT"
port.
Refer also to the setup diagram on the next page.
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Chapter 3
Using the AVerKey550
This chapter will show you how to use the Remote Control Unit and Touch
Button Control Panel of the AVerKey550. Here, you will also learn how to
operate the remote mouse, highlight important points in your presentation, and
use the various zoom functions of AVerKey550.
The Remote Control Unit
The AVerKey550 Remote lets you control your presentation from over 7
meters (23 feet) away.
To use the remote control, first insert the supplied batteries (2 size “AAA”
batteries) into the battery compartment at the back of the remote.
While using the remote, aim it at the Infrared Sensor. The infrared sensor is
located at the front panel of the AVerKey550.
AVerMedia AVerKey550 Front Panel
The descriptions on the next page briefly explain what the remote control
buttons are used for.
Continue reading the rest of this chapter for more information on using the
remote control.
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.
chopped off at the borders when displayed
or
R (Right Mouse
Button)/ ZOOM
OUT
MOUSE
CONTROL
POWER : Switches the AVerKey550 on/off.
RESET : Restores the AVerKey550 to original
SHARPNESS : Press the + button to increase the
BRIGHTNESS
OVERSCAN
MOUSE/ZOOM
L (Left Mouse
Button)/ZOOM
IN
: Works the same as the right mouse button of a wired
mouse. To drag-and-drop, you must use this button with the
L.DRAW or R.DRAW button. Refer to the section, The
Remote Mouse, for more details.
Gradually decrease the magnification to normal size.
: The big round button on the remote is the MOUSE
CONTROL button.
factory settings.
sharpness level.
Press the - button to decrease the
sharpness level.
: Press the + button to increase the
brightness level.
Press the - button to decrease the
brightness level.
: Toggles between Underscan and Overscan
Overscan displays the computer image on
TV to the fullest. The image will be
this way.
When you switch to Underscan, the
computer image will be completely
displayed on TV.
: Toggles between the Remote Mouse and
LinearZoom modes.
: Works the same as the left mouse button
of a wired mouse. To drag-and-drop, you
must use this button with the L.DRAW
R.DRAW button. Refer to the section,
The Remote Mouse, for more details.
Gradually increase the magnification up
to 200%
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Mouse Control Button
In Remote Mouse mode:
Use this button to move the mouse cursor or a selected
object (e.g. icon or window).
In AVerKey550 mode:
Use this button to :
• Pan (move) around the computer image on TV.
• Move the AVerMedia Pointer (or line) around the TV
screen.
• Highlight other areas of your presentation.
L.DRAW : Use L.DRAW with the MOUSE CONTROL button to drag
an object, e.g. an icon or window. (This is just the same as
dragging an object using the left mouse button of a wired
mouse.) You can also use these two buttons to select a
group of objects. Refer to the section, The Remote Mouse,
for more information.
R.DRAW : Use R.DRAW with the MOUSE CONTROL button to drag
an object, e.g. an icon or window. A menu with selectable
options will then appear. (This is just the same as dragging
an object using the right mouse button of a wired mouse.)
Refer to the section, The Remote Mouse, for more
information.
HEIGHT : Press p to enlarge the height of the computer image on TV.
Press q to reduce the height of the computer image on TV.
WIDTH : Press u to enlarge the width of the computer image on TV.
Press t to reduce the width of the computer image on TV.
AREA ZOOM
: Provides quick selection of the screen area to magnify. The
Area Zoom function divides the computer image on the TV into
9 parts and allows you to select the desired part to zoom. Refer
to the section, Different Types of Zoom, for more details.
POINT
(AVerMedia
Pointer)
SPOT
(AVerMedia
Spot)
: This button functions just like a laser pointer. Refer to the
section, Presentation Highlight Functions, for more
details.
: Press this button to highlight a certain area in your
presentation. The highlighted area will be surrounded by a
colored frame and areas outside the frame will look dark.
Refer to the section, Presentation Highlight Functions, for
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(AVerMedia
Spylight)
ZOOM
FREEZE
COLOR
SAVE PAGE
RECALL PAGE
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more details.
: Press this button to highlight a part of your presentation and
darken the rest of the screen. Refer to the section,
Presentation Highlight Functions, for more details.
: Press this button to zoom in or out of the :
• Computer image on TV
• An area on the presentation screen which you
highlighted using the SPOT button (AVerMedia SpotZoom)
• A key point on the presentation which you highlighted
using the POINT button (AVerMedia Pointer-Zoom)
: Freeze or unfreeze the computer image on TV.
: You can use this button to change the color of the
AVerMedia Pointer. You can also change the color of the
frame which surrounds a highlighted area (AVerMedia
Spot). There are 8 available colors to choose from. Refer to
the section, Presentation Highlight Functions, for more
details.
: Press this button to save the current page shown on the TV
screen.
: Press this button to access the last page you saved with the
SAVE PAGE button.
: Use these buttons to move the computer image on TV. You
can move the image up, down, left, or right.
Selecting Your Computer or a Video Source
as the TV Output (Video Switcher
Function)
AVerKey550's Video Switcher Function allows you to select your computer
or a video source as the final output on TV. (Refer to the section, Connecting a
TV Monitor and Video Source, in Chapter 2 for details on how to connect a
video source to the AVerKey550.)
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If you want your computer to be the output on TV, simply power on the
AVerKey550 unit.
If you have a video source like a VCR, LaserDisc Player or Camcorder
connected to the AVerKey550 and you want the video source to be the output
on TV, power off the AVerKey550 unit.
When the AVerKey550 is switched off, all your settings will also be saved
automatically.
Changing the Operating Mode of the Remote
The Remote Control operates in two types of modes: Remote Mouse mode and Linear
Zoom mode. Use the MOUSE/ZOOM button to toggle between these two modes.
• Remote Mouse Mode
Check and see if the MOUSE LED on the AVerKey550 front panel is ON.
If it's not, press the MOUSE/ZOOM button to switch to Remote Mouse
Mode.
Refer to The Remote Mouse section below for information on how to use
the remote mouse.
• Linear Zoom Mode
Check and see if the MOUSE LED on the AVerKey550 front panel is
OFF. If it's not, press the MOUSE/ZOOM button to switch to Linear
Zoom Mode.
The Remote Mouse
AVerKey550's remote control has a built-in Remote Mouse. The Remote
Mouse functions just like your ordinary mouse, except now, you can stand 7
meters (23 feet) away from your computer and simply use your fingers to scroll,
point and click on your applications.
To use the remote mouse, you must set the remote control to operate in Remote
Mouse Mode.
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Mouse
Control
Button
Left Mouse
Button
Right Mouse
Button
L.DRAW
R.DRAW
The table on the next page provides detailed, step-by-step procedures on
how to use the remote mouse on a Windows environment.
HOW TO …. Procedure
How to move the mouse
pointer/cursor
How to select an icon or
window on the Windows
desktop;
How to "double-click"
Hold down the Mouse Cursor Button and move
the mouse pointer/cursor in any direction you want.
1. Position the mouse pointer on top of the icon or
window you want. (Use the Mouse Cursor
Button.)
2. Press the L (Left Mouse) Button.
How to select an option
from a shortcut menu
How to select icons that are
next to each other
1. Press the R (Right Mouse) Button to open
the shortcut menu.
2. Hold down the Mouse Cursor Button and
move the mouse pointer to your desired option.
3. Press the L (Left Mouse) Button.
1. Place the mouse pointer at the proper position.
(Use the Mouse Cursor Button.)
2. Press the L.DRAW Button.
3. Hold down the Mouse Cursor Button and
drag a rectangle around the icons you want to
select.
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How to select text in a
Windows application
How to drag and drop Use the L.DRAW or R.DRAW button.
1. Place the mouse cursor at the start of the text
you want to select. (Use the Mouse Cursor
Button.)
2. Press the L (Left Mouse) Button.
3. Then, press the L.DRAW Button.
4. Hold down the Mouse Cursor Button and
drag over the text you want to select.
5. When you reach the end of the text you want to
select, press the L.DRAW Button.
If you use the L.DRAW button :
1. After selecting an icon, window, group of icons,
or an amount of text, press the L.DRAW button.
2. Hold down the Mouse Cursor Button and
drag the icon(s), window or text to your desired
destination.
3. Press the L.DRAW button again to drop the
icon(s), window or text.
If you use the R.DRAW button :
1. After selecting an icon, window, group of icons,
or an amount of text, press the R.DRAW button.
2. Hold down the Mouse Cursor Button and
drag the icon(s), window or text to your desired
destination.
3. A menu with available options will then appear.
Select your desired option.
4. Press the R.DRAW button again to drop the
icon(s), window or text.
Presentation Highlight Functions
The AVerKey550 provides 3 special functions for highlighting key points in
any presentation : AVerMedia Spot, AVerMedia Pointer and AVerMedia
Spylight. You can use these functions by pressing the corresponding buttons on
the remote control.
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AVerMedia Spot
To highlight a certain area in your presentation, press the SPOT button on
the remote.
A colored frame will appear around the highlighted area and the rest of the
image will be darkened. The highlighted area will appear as if there is a
"light" directed on it. The figure below shows an illustration.
Colored Frame
Highlighted Area
Changing the Color of the Frame
Use the COLOR button to select a color for the frame. Press this
button repeatedly and select your desired color. There are 8
available colors to choose from.
Changing the Size of the Highlight
Use the WIDTH and HEIGHT buttons to change the scope of the
highlighted area. You can create a highlight as large as 1/4th of your
screen or as small as 1/64th of your presentation screen.
Higlighting Another Area
Use the MOUSE CURSOR Button to highlight another area in
your presentation.
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AVerMedia Pointer
AVerMedia Pointer is very similar
to the laser pointer. It is a 4 x 4 pixel
square which lets you direct your
viewer's attention to key areas in
your presentation.
To point on a key area in your
presentation, press the POINTER
button on the remote.
Extending the AVerMedia Pointer into a Line
If you have a very large audience,
the AVerMedia Pointer on the
presentation screen might not
look obvious and clear enough.
You can extend the AVerMedia
Pointer into a Line.
Use the WIDTH button to extend
the AVerMedia Pointer into a line or vice versa. At most, you can
stretch the line up to the full extent of your screen width.
Moving the AVerMedia Pointer (or Line)
Use the MOUSE CURSOR Button to move the AVerMedia
Pointer (or line) up, down, left or right.
Changing the Color
Press the COLOR button repeatedly and choose your desired color
for the AVerMedia Pointer (or line). There are 8 available colors
to choose from.
Line
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AVerMedia Spylight
The AVerMedia Spylight
function works somewhat
the same as your regular
overhead projector. With
this function, you can
highlight a part of your
presentation and then
"cover" the rest by
darkening areas which you
do not want to show to your
audience.
When you press the
SPYLIGHT button for the first time, the upper part of your presentation
screen will be highlighted. (See the sample screen above.)
Highlighted Area
Highlighting Areas Horizontally and Vertically
Use the MOUSE CURSOR Button to show or darken more parts
of your presentation screen.
Different Types of Zoom
The AVerKey550 provides 4 types of zoom : Normal Zoom, AVerMedia
Area Zoom, AVerMedia Spot-Zoom, and AVerMedia Pointer-Zoom.
Normal Zoom
Normal Zoom allows you to zoom in and out of the computer image on TV.
When you press the ZOOM button for the first time, the upper left side of
your computer image will be enlarged and displayed on TV.
Once you have used other AVerMedia zoom functions (e.g. AVerMedia
Area Zoom, Pointer-Zoom, etc.), you can press the ZOOM button to redisplay the last zoomed image.
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AVerMedia Area Zoom
This function divides your screen into 9 parts and allows you to select the
desired part to zoom through the available buttons on the remote control.
The directional buttons on the remote corresponds to 9 parts of your screen
:
Directional Buttons 9 Parts of the Screen
on the Remote Control
Press one of the 9 directional buttons which corresponds to the part of the
screen you want to zoom.
For example :
AVerMedia Spot-Zoom
As described earlier in the section, AVerMedia Spot, under Presentation
Highlight Functions, you can highlight a certain area in your presentation
by pressing the SPOT button.
After pressing the SPOT button, press ZOOM to enlarge the highlighted
area inside the colored frame. (The figure below shows an illustration.)
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button
button
Press the SPOT button to Then, press the ZOOM button to
highlight an area. enlarge the highlighted area.
AVerMedia Pointer-Zoom
After you press the POINTER button to point on a key area in your
presentation screen, press the ZOOM button to magnify the area where you
are pointing to.
Panning and Positioning
You can pan (move) to other parts of the zoomed image by using the
MOUSE CURSOR button.
Page Saver
RECALL PAGE
RECALL PAGE
To shift the position of the zoomed image, use the
POSITION CONTROL buttons of the remote control.
SAVE PAGE
SAVE PAGE
AVerKey550's Page Saver feature
allows you to store any page from your
presentation and easily call out that
page.
Press the SAVE PAGE button on the
remote to save the current page on your
presentation screen.
To access and display the last page you
saved, press RECALL PAGE.
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Touch-Button Panel Control
The Touch-Button Panel Control on the AVerKey550 unit gives you access to
the most commonly used functions.
Some of the touch buttons work differently than the remote control buttons.
These include Brightness, Sharpness, PAN/POS, and the Directional
Buttons. Refer to the figure and descriptions below for the details.
The PAN/POS Button
The PAN/POS touch button toggles between the PAN (Panning) and POS
(Positioning) modes.
Panning to Other Parts of the Zoomed Image
1. Check and see if the PAN/POS LED on the AVerKey550 front panel
is OFF. If it's not, press the PAN/POS button to switch to PAN mode.
2. Press on the Directional Buttons to view other parts of the zoomed
image.
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Adjusting the Image Position
1. Check and see if the PAN/POS LED on the AVerKey550 front panel
is ON. If it's not, press the PAN/POS button to switch to POS mode.
2. Press on the Directional Buttons to move the image up, down, left, or
right.
The LED Panel
At the front panel of the AVerKey550, you will find the Infrared Sensor and
several LEDs. Each LED shows you whether or not a particular function or
operating mode is active. The figure and descriptions below explain what each
LED represents.
MOUSE : This LED shows which type of mode the remote
control is currently in.
If the LED light is off, it means that the remote is
operating in Linear Zoom mode.
If the LED light is on, it means that the remote is
operating in Remote Mouse mode.
FREEZE : This LED shows whether FREEZE or UNFREEZE is
in operation.
If this LED light is on, it means that the user has
paused, i.e, frozen the screen.
PAN/POS : This LED works in conjunction with the PAN/POS
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button of the Touch-Button Control Panel.
If the LED is OFF, it means that the panning function
is active.
If the LED is ON, it means that the positioning
function is active.
Infrared Sensor : The infrared sensor (at the middle of the front panel)
receives incoming commands from the remote
control.
DRAW : This LED works in conjunction with the L.DRAW
and R.DRAW buttons of the Remote Control. It
lights up when you are selecting objects or
performing a drag-and-drop.
READY : If this LED light is on, it indicates that the
AVerKey550 is ready for use.
POWER : This red LED is the power ON/OFF indicator. If this
LED is on, it indicates that the AVerKey550 has
been powered ON.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides many useful tips on how to solve common problems while
using the AVerKey550.
There is no picture on my TV.
1. Check all the connectors again as shown in this manual.
2. Check your TV remote control on/off switch and channel setting.
3. Verify the setting of Composite Input or S-VHS Input of your TV set.
4. If you are using a SCART connector, check the SCART input of your TV set.
5. If you are using a notebook, you may have to switch to external VGA mode.
(Refer to your notebook's manual.)
6. As specified by IBM, some systems may require that the monitor is present
and connected when the system is powered up.
The picture on my TV is distorted.
1. Before doing any adjustments, reset all the picture attributes to the factory
default setting using the RESET button on the remote control.
2. Each VIDEO display device is slightly different from another. Use the
Panning Control of AVerKey550 to adjust the picture.
3. Use the Brightness and Sharpness picture attributes controls on the remote
control to reduce the distortion.
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When the signal runs through a VCR, there is no picture on the TV.
1. Check your TV/VCR input channel setting.
2. If your TV and VCR are connected to an AV Amplifier, please check the
input/output selection.
I have set up AVerKey550 and checked all the connections as specified in the
manual, but I can only get a picture on the VGA monitor, not on the TV screen.
AVerKey550 is in "Ready" mode once power is connected. You need to
switch AVerKey550 "ON", either from the Remote Control or Touch-Button
Panel Control to display both VGA and VIDEO.
The picture on my TV is all messed up.
When using AVerKey550 with IBM PC compatible computers, only screen
resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 (horizontal freque ncy less than 108KHz) are
supported.
While using the remote control or wired mouse, the PC does not respond. (The
mouse cursor does not appear on-screen; the mouse cursor won't move.)
1. Make sure that power is connected. Check and see if the READY LED on the
AVerKey550 front panel is on.
2. Check if the RS-232 cable is securely connected to the AVerKey550
"PC/ADB" port.
3. Make sure that the mouse driver has been invoked successfully.
4. If you are using a wired mouse, AVerKey550 can support the standard
(two-button) MS mouse.
5. If you're using the remote control unit, make sure that the batteries have
enough power.
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The remote control is not performing well enough.
This may happen when the AVerKey550 is not getting a good reception from
the remote.
To get a good reception :
1. The distance between the remote and AVerKey550 must not exceed 7
meters (23 feet).
2. The remote control must be within a 90° angle with the AVerKey550
infrared sensor (see the figure below).
The next paragraphs provide tips on how to prevent conflicts between the
AVerKey550 and the mouse.
The mouse driver I'm using cannot work with AVerKey550.
Basically, AVerKey550 can be used with any mouse driver. But since
different driver programs support different types of mouse devices, functions or
settings, incompatibility problems may occur. To avoid such problems, we
strongly suggest you use a mouse driver that is from a world-known mouse
supplier.
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Appendix
Supported Display Modes
The reference table below lists the various display resolutions which the
AVerKey550 can support.
Computer /
Operating
System
IBM PC 720 × 400 70 Hz 31.5 KHz
DOS/V
Display
Resolution
640 × 480
800 × 600
1024 × 768
Maximum Vertical
Frequency
60 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
85 Hz
90 Hz
100 Hz
120 Hz
56 Hz
60 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
85 Hz
90 Hz
100Hz
120 Hz
60 Hz
70 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
85 Hz
100 Hz
120 Hz
Maximum
Horizontal
Frequency
31.5 KHz
37.9 KHz
37.5 KHz
43.3 KHz
47.9 KHz
52.2 KHz
61.79 KHz
35.1 KHz
37.9 KHz
48.1 KHz
46.9 KHz
53.7 KHz
57.0 KHz
62.5 KHz
77.17 KHz
48.4 KHz
56.5 KHz
57.5 KHz
60 KHz
68.57 KHz
81.42 KHz
98.78 KHz
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Computer /
Operating
System
1152 × 864
1280 × 960 60 Hz
1280 × 1024
1600 × 1200 60 Hz
Macintosh 640 × 480 120 Hz 35 KHz
800 × 600 75 Hz 46.8 KHz
832 × 624 75 Hz 49.7 KHz
1024 × 768
1280 × 1024 75 Hz 79.98 KHz
1600 × 1024 60 Hz 63.6 KHz
iMac DV 640 × 480
Mac G3 640 × 480
Display
Resolution
1152 × 874
800 × 600
1024 × 768
832 × 624
1024 × 768
Maximum Vertical
Frequency
60 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
85 Hz
70 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
85 Hz
60 Hz
70 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
85 Hz
100 Hz
70 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
85 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
117 Hz
95 Hz
75 Hz
67 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
Maximum
Horizontal
Frequency
53.68 KHz
64.8 KHz
67.47 KHz
77.1 KHz
75.16 KHz
69.9 KHz
72.1 KHz
75.16 KHz
85.9 KHz
63.96 KHz
74.6 KHz
76.8 KHz
80 KHz
91.30 KHz
108.4 KHz
75 KHz
87.4 KHz
90.1 KHz
93.8 KHz
106.3 KHz
60 KHz
68.7 KHz
60.8 KHz
59.98 KHz
59.97 KHz
35 KHz
49.8 KHz
60 KHz
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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For a period of time beginning on the date of purchase of the applicable product and
extending as set forth in Section 6 of this Limited Warranty (the “Warranty Period”),
AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. (“AVerMedia”) warrants that the applicable product
(“Product”) substantially conforms to AVerMedia’s documentation for the product
and that its manufacture and components are free of defects in material and
workmanship under normal use. “You” as used in this agreement means you
individually or the business entity on whose behalf you use or install the product, as
applicable. This limited warranty extends only to You as the original purchaser.
Except for the foregoing, the Product is provided “AS IS.” In no event does
AVerMedia warrant that You will be able to operate the Product with-out problems
or interruptions, or that the Product is suitable for your purposes. Your exclusive
remedy and the entire liability of AVerMedia under this paragraph shall be, at
AVerMedia’s option, the repair or replacement of the Product with the same or a
comparable product. This warranty does not apply to (a) any Product on which the
serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed, or (b) car-tons, cases,
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other than the manufacturer’s representative, (c) any shipment damages (such claims
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damages, settlements, expenses, and attorneys’ fees with respect to claims made against
You as a result of Your use or misuse of the Product. This warranty applies only if the
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Section 6
Warranty Period of AVerMedia Product Purchased:
AVerVision110: 2 Year Limited Parts and Labor.
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